Evans County Schools on lockdown as precautionary measure
CORRECTION – Evans County schools WERE NOT put on lockdown. There has been no threat to any school in Evans County. Local law enforcement, however,…
Headline News
Claxton Rotary Club distributes 228 food boxes for Thanksgiving
The Claxton Rotary Club provided free Thanksgiving meal boxes to 228 families last week. Each box contained enough food to feed a family of six…
Top 10 businesses chosen in Claxton High Schools’ new FLEX entrepreneurship program
The top 10 businesses were chosen November 18 in the innovative FLEX competition, a new program now open to 9th through 12th grade students at…
Christmas in Claxton this Saturday
The 15th annual Christmas in Claxton, a community-wide event, will take place on South Newton Street this Saturday, December 3, beginning at 4 p.m. and…
Festival of Trees, holiday décor now on display
Claxton’s Festival of Trees and Holiday Décor is now open to the public at Claxton City Hall. The festive decorations can be viewed during City…
Christmas in Claxton to hold second annual fruitcake bake off
Claxton is famous for its fruitcakes and amatuers can now share their tasty creations in the Christmas in Claxton’s second annual fruitcake bake off. Last…
Major indictment targets Southeastern drug trafficking conspiracy
Operation Carpet Ride charges 32 defendants from Georgia, Florida, Puerto Rico; 9 defendants from Evans County, 8 from Tattnall County A newly unsealed federal indictment…
Evans Co. bridge closing Oct. 26 for replacement; to remain closed until March 2023
A small portion of Daisy Nevils Highway will be closed Wednesday, October 26, 2022, as work to replace the bridge over Thick Creek will soon…
Hyundai Motor Group to Invest $5.54 Billion in Georgia at First Fully Dedicated Electric Vehicle and Battery Manufacturing Facility
At a signing ceremony today, Governor Brian P. Kemp and Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Euisun Chung announced that Hyundai Motor Group will open its…
‘Drug drop box’ available for proper disposal of prescription, over-the-counter medications
Evans County residents now have a place to safely dispose of old, expired or unwanted medications thanks to the Evans County Sheriff’s Office (ECSO). Last…